Spiderwort / Lilac Tradescantia: Plant Care Guide (Collection Favorite)

Lilac is a small-leaved, trailing Tradescantia that grows 6 to 8 inches high and trails 12 to 14 inches in length. Its oval, medium green leaves are 1 to 2 inches long and decorated with narrow, lavender-pink stripes. The stems and undersides of the leaves are purple.

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This plant is native from Brazil to Argentina, growing in a tropical environment along moist roadsides and rocky cliffs. The variegated, Lilac version of T. cerinthoides needs a little more TLC than the species, but understanding where it originated will help you care for your plant.

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Care of Your Lilac Tradescantia Plant

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Light

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Temperature

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Humidity

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